Author: MyGayHouston

By Paula Nino Kehr Vroom, vroom! Houston is gearing up for one of its iconic festivities as hundreds of cars and vehicles get ready to show off their funky, artistic outfits during The 31st Annual Art Car Parade Weekend . This fun, family-friendly event brings loads of fun to H-Town on April 12-15, including a parade of colorful vehicles that have been transformed into stunning pieces of art. The Art Car Parade was born in the late 80s with 40 art cars parading in front of 2,000 people. Today,

By Tammy Shaklee, Founder, He’s For Me Houston men, if you have ever lived in West Texas (or Northwest Oklahoma), you know that spring is really known for one irritating and unavoidable thing. Wind. Spring unleashes direct pole bending wind over the un-interrupted plains. And the damage is more than the meteorologist’s “skirt alert”. It has the force to slam any open car door and cut your shin to the bone. It coats your home’s interior with fine dirt and pollen...

By Tammy Shaklee, Founder, He's For Me As I sit to write this, I feel like an investigative reporter. With the afternoon shower, I’ve escaped to the Solarium on Brilliance of the Seas, Royal Caribbean’s “adult” pool, for shelter. Laptop on table, House of Cards new season streaming on wildly rare occasion based on wifi connectivity, I promised to complete the next blog before our next Matchmaker Alliance conference session. Among my fellow cruisers, in my view: a...

By Tammy Shaklee, Founder, He’s For Me To recap: There’s a difference between the man you “date” and the man you would marry. As I said, “Gentlemen, if it seems and feels and makes you wonder if it’s too good to be true? It probably is.” Men, it’s easy to interact with someone online. I sometimes question whether it’s become the great American pastime. Safe, passive, voyeuristic, and a daily dopamine rush, that keeps you feeling...

By Tammy Shaklee, Founder of He's For Me Yes, gentlemen. There is often a difference. An important distinction. Not everything in life is black and white. In most things, there is some grey area. And I guess that could apply here too. But after interviewing eligible gay men for more than three years, I can tell you, there’s some wildly consistent beliefs and behaviors I feel important to point out to you. Online, anyone can “talk” to anyone, if you choose. If you never...

It's the Holiday Season. Parties, toasts, special programs, gatherings, and expectations to make it a memorable one. Especially in light of all going on in the world. We all seek togetherness. With friends, new and old, loved ones, family, and those chosen friends we consider our extended family. If you're still in search of your ideal mate, take advantage of these holiday soirees to say hello to someone new. Don't let the cliques discourage you. Someone else at that party may...

By Jenn Haight From a relaxing family-friendly evening to a raucous costume party, every type of New Year's celebration is available in Houston. Live out your spy fantasy, rock out, or watch the sky explode in fireworks - just be sure to plan ahead as most ticketed events will sell out. • Pride Houston hosts Lumiere Nouveau , a New Year's Eve Masquerade at The Ensemble Theatre in Midtown. The party kicks off at 8 pm and features an open bar with top shelf liquor and hors...

By Jenn Haight Houston offers every kind of holiday fun you could hope to find. Do want the glitter of beautiful lights? The excitement of a photo opportunity? Maybe you long to get your body moving to burn off some of your holiday indulgences? From the zoo to historic homes to running dressed as Santa, no doubt Houston has a holiday treat for everyone. Lights • Zoo Lights is an annual event held at the Houston Zoo. The zoo comes alive with over 2 million lights, train displays and a...

By Jenn Haight Houston has a rich and deep theater history. Part of what makes the theater in Houston a successful and ever-evolving entity is the multitude of theatrical education opportunities. Theater training is available as young as age four at Theatre Under the Stars , a nationally-known children's theater program. There are also myriad theater houses providing classes and stage experience such as Wildfish Theater and HITS Theater . These early training opportunities are often coupled

By Jenn Haight We no longer speak of the world as having two binary genders, male and female. Now individuals are finding ways both more full and succinct to define the nuances of their being. The question arises: What are the exact definitions of these new words? How big is the gender spectrum? How is cisgender different from gender fluid? What do you mean there is more than one meaning to the word transgender? How can I be a better ally? Houston residents Mel Reiff Hill and Jay Mays